<p>Florida filled a big need in its 2014 recruiting class late Thursday night.</p><p>Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Northridge tight end Cyontai Lewis, who was offered by the Gators on Tuesday, pledged to UF coach Will Muschamp over the phone.</p><p>"I want to be part of a winning program and I feel like Florida is the perfect place for me. I'm really excited about it," said the 6-foot-6, 211-pound Lewis, who chose UF over Mississippi State.</p><p>The Gators now have eight verbal commitments for 2014.</p>